Hair curler



Nov. 13, 1945.

w. H. MAXWELL HAIR. CURLER Filed Aug. 12, 1945 2 Sheets-Sheet 1 NOV. 13, 1945. w; M L I 2,388,791

HAIR CURLER Filed Aug. 12, 1945 2 Sheets-Sheet 2 Patented Nov. 13, 1945 UNITED STATES PATENT OFFICE HAIR CURLER William H. Maxwell, Los Angeles, Calif. Application August 12, 1943, Serial No. 498,340

Claims.

This invention has to do with a hair curler and it is a general object of my invention to provide novel and practical features of construction useful in that type of curler wherein there is a spindle on which the hair is Wound, a retainer for holding the hair during initial application of hair to the spindle, and a fastener for retaining the hair on the spindle.

It is a general object of my present invention to provide a curler of the character referred to made essentially of paper, or the like, and in which the spindle element which is the principal part on which the hair is wound, comprises or includes an added element which gives its characteristics desired in this element of the structure. By my present invention I provide a blank of paper which includes certain elements of the structure and to which a part or parts may be applied to form or act as an elongate spindle to receive the hair.

In forming a curler of sheet material such as paper the spindle portion of the device unless specially constructed presents edges or corners forming kinks in the hair rather than a desired curl. In my co-pending application filed on even date herewith, entitled Hair curlers, Serial No. 498,341, I have provided a construction whereby a desirable and advantageous spindle construction may be formed of paper or from the sheet of material out of which the device is formed. In this present application I disclose a form of construction by which I employ an added element or an additional part in the formation of the spindle. By my present invention I may obtain a, contrast of materials either as to quality or character of material, which is diificult or impractical to obtain in other constructions.

Another object of my invention is to provide an assembled construction wherein the device is formed of several parts: which are secured together and act to hold one another in the final device. In this respect my present invention is distinguished from the device which is the subject of my said copending application which device is particularly suited for construction from a single integral body of material.

The various objects and features of my invention will be fully understood from the following detailed description of typical preferred forms and applications of my invention, throughout which description reference is made to the accompanying drawings, in which:

Fig. l is a perspective view of a hair curler embodying the construction which is the subject of my present invention. Fig. 2 is a plan view of the blank of sheet material employed in forming the device shown in Fig. 1. Fig. 3 is a side elevation of the spindle element applied to the blank shown in Fig. 2 toform the final construction. Fig. 4 is an enlarged transverse sectional view taken substantially as indicated by line l4 on Fig. 1, showing one form of construction. Fig. 5 is a transverse sectional view similar to Fig. 4, showing another form of construction. Fig. 6 is a view similar to. Fig. 1 show: ing a difierent form of construction wherein the spindle forming element is applied around the blank instead of to it. Fig. 7 is a view similar to Fig. 2 of the blank used in the device shown in Fig. 6. Fig. 8 is a side elevation of a part that may be employed for the spindle shown in Fig. 6-. Fig. 9 is an enlarged detailed sectional view of a form of spindle that can be used in connection with the blank shown in Fig, '7. Fig. 10 isa view similar to Fig. 1 showing another form of construction wherein the retainer and the tab of the fastener are formed integral with the element applied to the blank to form the spindle. Fig. 11 is a plan View of theblank used in the device of Fig. 10. Fig. 12 is a plan View of the spindle forming element, retainer and tab employed in the device of Fig. 10. Fig. 13 is a view similar to Fig. 10 wherein the tab is formed integral with the blank rather than with the spindle forming element. Fig. 14 is a view similar to Fig. 10 wherein the retainer is formed integral with the blank instead of with the spindle forming element. Fig. 15 is a view similai to Fig. 6 wherein the retainer is a separate part joined to the spindle rather than being formed integral with the blank. Fig. 16 is a View of the retainer used in the device of Fig, 15. Fig, 1'7 is a plan view of the blank employed in the device of Fig. 15. Fig. 18 is a view similar to Fig. 15, showing a construction wherein the spindle is integral with the blank and the retainer is a separate part connected to the spindle, and Fig. 19 is a view of the blank employed in the device shown in Fig. 18.

The device of the present invention includes, generally, a principal part which I will call the spindle ill, a retainer II for retaining hair on the spindle l0 during initial winding of hair thereon, and fastening means I3 operable to fasten hair in rolled condition on the spindle.

My present invention contemplates, broadly,

the manufacture of a curler of a type referred to by assembling various parts together and in its preferred form it contemplates the manufacture of the device from a blank A of sheet material such as paper, or the like, and the element It which forms the spindle.

In the form of the invention illustrated in Figs. 1 to 5, inclusive, the blank A includes, generally, an arm l4 forming the principal part of the latch means l3, and arm-like part I5 forming the retainer H, an extension It for connection with the spindle l0, and a tab l'l forming a part of the fastening means [3. The blank A, may be stamped or otherwise formed from a single sheet of material preferably paper, or the like. The

An opening H is provided in the arm I 4 to I receive the tab IT and in the preferred form of' the invention the opening 2| is in the form of a central longitudinal slot provided in-the arm I4, the construction being such that the arm I5 is formed by the material removed in the. formation of the slot in the arm I4.

The extension it of the blank A extends continuously or is integral with the other parts above describedhnd projects from a' point near the hinge lines "I8 and 20. The extension I6 is in therorn l' of an elongate strip of material designed for attachment to or connection with the spindle I0. The extension I6 is preferably made to correspond "in length to the spindle I0.

The tab IT projects from or continues beyond the outer end'of the' extension I6 and is preferably" formed integral therewith as shown in Fig-,2.

In accordance with my invention the spindle partlfl 'is'a separate part, that is, an element separate from the'blank A above described, and is combined with 'the' blank A to form the finishe'd 'cur'ler. The spindle.as shown in Fig. 4 may be anelongatebody' oimaterial round in cross section, suitably secured to the extension I6.- In'practice I may employ a wide variety of materials or constructionsi n the formation of the spindle It. For instance, if it is desired that the spindle be solid or substantially so it may be formed of a body of fibrous material such as felt or the like, 'or it may be molded from a suitable materialor' composition. If it is desired that this spindle be'hollow or tubular it may be cast or otherwisemade in that form or it may be rolled from a sheet of material as shown in Fig.

4. If the spindle is hollow I prefer to provide vent openings 50 in it as shown in the drawings. In accordance with my invention the extension I 6 and the spindle .ID are secured together and in the case being describedthe extension I6 is curved in cross section to conform to the exterior of the spindle and is secured thereto by a suitable'adhesive. By making the spindle I round or substantially round, asshown in Figs. 4 and 5, the finished construction provided bythe invention is substantially round and is of a shape to advantageously carry the roll of hair.

In the form of the invention shown in Fig. the spindle member III is formed of a sheet of material wrapped or wound to be substantially round in cross section and when thus formed it is applied to the extension I6 so the two are permanently joined together. The construction shown in Fig. 5 lends itself to the use of a material such as leather, or the like, in the forma-' tion of the spindle. Leather possesses characteristics making it suitable for use in devices of the character under consideration.

It is preferred, in practice, to form the spindle of a material and to construct it so that it is substantially round in cross section and has a certain amount of rigidity and yet at the same time is conformable or flexible enough to allow it to bend or flex somewhat as pressure is applied, as in the case when the weight of the users head comes upon it during sleep.

In the form of the invention illustrated in Figs. 6, 7, 8 and 9, the blank A is substantially the same as that shown in Fig. 2, except that the extension I6 is rather narrow and a suitable head or enlargement is provided at 38 where. the extension [I6 joins the tab I7. In'this form of the inventionthe spindle III instead of being applied to the extension I6 so that the extension is at the exterior of the spindle, is arranged around the extension I6, as clearly shown in Figs. 6 and 9. In carrying out this form of the invention the spindle III may be made in the form of a tube such as 7 is'shown in Fig.8 or it may be formed from blank B of sheet material such as paper, felt, leather, or other suitable material and the blank B may be wrapped around the spindle I6 as shown in Fig. 9. A suitable adhesive maybe applied to the structure just described to form a permanent structure. In this case the enlargement 30 where the extension joins the tab may be employed to locate the spindle member on the extension and to prevent its displacement longitudinally therefrom.

In the form of the invention shown in Figs. 10 to 12, inclusive, the spindle member III has a part projecting from itsinner end to form the arm I5 of the retainer and has a part II projecting from its outer end to form .the tab of the fastening means. In this case the blank A may be the same as that shown in Fig. 2 or as that shown in Fig.7, except that it has no tab II.

The spindle part III with its arm I5 and tab I'I amay be a molded element or it may be formed of sheet material, in which case the round spindle part may be formed by suitably rolling the material at that point. It is to be understood that this arm I58 and tab I'I may be shaped andproportioned as desired, for instance, they may be flat or round/or variously shaped to give the desired results. If a rolled construction is employed .for the spindle part Ifl to apply it to an to an extension such as is shown in Fig. 2.

extension such as is shown in Fig. '7, whereas if the spindle part Iil is molded or otherwise formed to presenta substantially soled element round in cross section then it may be desirable to apply it In Fig. 13 I show another form of construction in which the spindle III has an extension in the form of an arm I5 formed with it but has no extension. to form the tab. The tab in this case is formed on the extension I6 the same as in Fig. 2. However, the blank does not have the arm I5 shown in Fig. 2 since the arm I5 serves the purpose of the arm I5 shown'in Fig. 2.

In the form of the invention shown in Fig. 14 theblank A may be the same as that shown at A in Fig.2, except that it does not have the tab part II. In this case the spindle part Ill is provided with thetab I'I In this form of the invention the arm I5 is formed integral with the blank in the same manner as is shown in Figs. 1 and 2.

In Figs. 15, l6, and 17 of the drawings I show a form of the invention wherein the arm I5 of the retainer is formed independently of the other parts and with a mounting tab 40. The blank A may -be the same as that shown in Fig. 2 except that suitable manner and in practice an adhesive may be applied to the assembled parts to hold them securely in place.

In Figs. 18 and 19 I show another form of the invention similar to that shown in Figs. 15 and 16. In this case the blank A instead of having a plain extension 55 has an enlarged blank portion which is adapted to be rolled into tubular form to form the tubular or substantially round spindle 10* on which to wind the hair. This part may be provided with vent openings 50 and the tab I! may project integrally from it. The arm of the retaining means is provided with a tab 40 held within the spindle formed by rolling the part 10 In using the device of the present invention the end of the strand of hair to be curled is laid on the spindle part of the device. The retaining arm is then applied over the hair. The device is then rolled or rotated so that the hair is Wound onto the spindle. The fastening arm is then swung over the roll of hair and the tab is then inserted through the opening in the fastening arm, to hold the fastening arm in place over the roll of hair.

From the foregoing description it will be apparent that I have by my present invention provided a curler construction in which the parts such as the retaining arm l5, fastening arm l4 and tab ll, which can be advantageously made of light, cheap material such as paper, are related and joined in a simple practical and inexpensive manner, whereas the spindle, which is preferably substantially round in cross section and of a character not readily obtained in the use of sheet material, such as paper alone, is an element that may be formed of a material most suitable for'that use and may be applied to the other parts of the device.

Whether the spindle part is applied by attachment to one side of the extension of the blank or is wrapped around the extension of the blank the finished structure provides a spindle that is substantially round in cross section. Although I have referred to the spindle as being formed of a material such as paper, felt or leather, it is to be understood that it may be advantageously formed of any other suitable material. For instance it may be formed of any suitable cast or pressed material, or a sheet material that lends itself to being handled as I have described.

Through the construction that I have provided the curler which results has a spindle which is of the desired shape and physical characteristics, that is, it is substantially round in cross section, has body and substantial rigidity, whereas the other parts, namely the retainer and. the fastening means are light, flexible parts which will adequately serve their desired purpose. The entire assembly is simple, inexpensive and highly efficient.

Having described only typical preferred forms and applications of my invention, I do not wish to be limited or restricted to the specific details herein set forth, but wish to reserve to myself any variations or modifications that may appear to those skilled in the art or fall within the scope of the following claims:

Having described my invention, I claim:

1. A hair curler of the character described including, two arms secured together to swing relative to each other, one a fastener arm comprising a single elongate part, the other a retainer arm including spaced side parts joined at their outer ends, an extension on one arm, and a part attached to said extension to form a substantially round spindle to receive a roll of hair.

2. A hair curler of the character described including, two arms secured together to swing relative to each other, one a fastener arm, the other a retainer arm, an extension integral with one of said arms, and a tubular part permanently attached to said extension to form a substantially round hollow spindle to receive a roll of hair.

3. A hair curler of the character described formed completely of two pieces of material one piece including, two arms secured together to swing relative to each other, one a fastener arm the other a retainer arm, an extension integral with one of said arms, and the other piece including a sheet rolled to be substantially round in cross section and fixed to said extension to form a substantially round hollow hair receiving spindle.

4. A hair curler of the character described including, two arms secured together to swing relative to each other, one a fastener arm the other a retainer arm, an extension integral with one of said arms, and a perforated tubular part rolled to be substantially round in cross section and surrounding said extension to form a substantially round hollow hair receiving spindle.

5. A hair curler of the character described including, a fastener arm, an integral extension on said arm, a part applied to the extension and fixed thereto forming a substantially round hollow spindle, and aretaining arm integral with the fastener arm and hinged thereto by a fold.

6. A hair curler of the character described including, two arms secured together to swing relative to each other, one a fastener arm, the other a retainer arm, an extension on one arm, and an open ended perforated tubular part attached to said extension to form a substantially round hollow spindle to receive a roll of hair.

7. A hair curler of the character described including, two arms formed of a single flexible.

sheet of material, one a fastener arm, the other a retainer arm, an integral extension on one arm, and a tubular part attached directly to said extension to form a substantially round hollow spindle to receive a roll of hair.

8. A hair curler of the character described including, a sheet of flexible material including two arms, one a fastener arm, the other a retainer arm and an integral extension on one arm, and a tubular part surrounding the extension and attached directly thereto to form a substantially round hollow spindle to receive a roll. of hair, said part being formed of flexible material.

9. A hair curler of the character described including a sheet member rolled to be substantially round in cross section so hair can be wound directly thereon, a fastener arm, a retainer arm, and means fixing the arms and said member together, including a part integral with the arm and attached directly to said member.

10. A hair curler of the character described including, a fastener arm, an extension integral with the arm, a tab on the other end of the extension to cooperate with the fastener arm, a tubular perforate part fixed to the extension forming a substantially round hollow open ended spindle, and a retaining arm integral with the fastener arm.

WILLIAM H. MAXWELL. 

